Peter Lynch was found dead two months into his two years and eight months prison sentence.
A grandfather who was found dead in prison after being jailed for taking part in rioting outside a hotel housing asylum seekers died as a result of hanging, an inquest has heard.
The inquest heard that "ancillary investigations" are ongoing into his cause of death, with senior coroner Nicola Mundy adding she does not yet have a full report from the pathologist. The coroner told him that he and his family will have input in the investigation and will be able to share their concerns in other hearings.
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